About GM First Strategy
GM First Strategy is a technology, policy research, advisory, and foresight firm committed to helping public and private institutions navigate complex development challenges and shape resilient futures. We specialize in evidence-based consulting across agriculture, trade, climate, urban development, macroeconomics, and institutional transformation—combining rigorous analysis with strategic insight.
We work at the intersection of data, strategy, and prediction, providing clients with tools and intelligence to understand emerging trends, make informed decisions, and design inclusive, forward-looking policies.
Our Vision
To be Africa’s leading source of predictive intelligence and policy innovation—supporting sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready development.
Our Mission
To deliver cutting-edge technology, research, data-driven advisory, and foresight solutions that empower governments, businesses, and development partners to act with confidence in an uncertain world.
What We Do
At GM First Strategy, we focus on three core areas:
1. Consulting and Advisory
We offer technical support and strategic guidance across key development sectors—including agriculture and rural development, informal sector transformation, land and tenure systems, SME growth, and institutional change. Our advisory services draw on both field-level insight and high-level policy experience.
2. Predictions and Foresight
We build forecasting tools, scenario models, and decision dashboards that anticipate future trends in trade, climate, urbanization, and macroeconomics. Our prediction services help clients plan ahead and manage risk in fast-changing environments.
3. Data and Evidence Solutions
We collect, analyze, and manage high-quality data for policy design and impact evaluation. Our capabilities include large-scale survey implementation using CAPI platforms (Survey Solutions, ODK, KoboToolbox, Qualtrics Surveys), geospatial analysis, and statistical modelling in STATA, R, Python and SPSS.
Why Work With Us?
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Our team blends economics, public policy, data science, and systems thinking—providing integrated solutions for today’s complex challenges.
Local Knowledge, Global Thinking
We combine deep contextual knowledge from across Africa with global best practices in development research and advisory.
Innovation Through Prediction
Our foresight-driven approach equips clients to anticipate disruptions, identify opportunities, and lead in uncertain times.
Trusted by Institutions
We work with governments, development partners, research institutions, and private sector actors across Africa and beyond.
Let’s Shape the Future, Together.
Whether you’re designing a new agricultural program, assessing climate risk, analyzing macro trends, or planning for urban growth—we are here to support your strategy with insight that looks forward.
Get in touch to explore how GM First Strategy can help you plan smarter, act faster, and lead boldly